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Bidding at  Auctions

If at any time you need assistance with bidding please call us at 317-251-5635

IN PERSON BIDDING

Bidding in person provides the greatest advantage to a bidder. Take advantage of the opportunity to view, handle and research your potential purchases. The auction floor is an exciting and inviting experience. We provide a clean and comfortable environment, with cushioned seating, excellent lighting, sound system and refreshments. We highly encourage your attendance.

Bidding in person offers the lowest possible buyer’s premium.

If you want to attend an auction in person here's a link to directions. You will want to bring a valid ID to register at the auction house. We accept major credit cards, checks and cash.
 

Additional Bidding Options

LIVE ONLINE BIDDING

Internet bidding is provided by . This bidding system allows you to to monitor and bid on each lot as it comes to offer.

You will have a real-time bidding console that allows you to submit bids to the Internet bidding administrator and the auctioneer. This type of absentee bidding is the only way to fully attend and take advantage of every buying opportunity. Registration with Artfact is free

Watch this tutorial to learn how to bid with Artfact.


TELEPHONE BIDDING

A phone bid is an appointment arranged directly with the auction house. We will call you a few moments prior to the lot being offered. Your phone bidding representative will submit bids directly to the auctioneer on your command. Please contact us 48 hours in advance of a sale to register as a phone bidder.

Submit your bid requests
online or by faxing our form.

ABSENTEE BIDDING

An absentee bid is an offer for the highest price you are willing to pay for a single lot. This bid is executed on your behalf. The bid can be placed directly with auction house or it can be placed online. Online bids can be place at antiquehelper.com or artfact.com.

Submit your bid requests
online or by faxing our form.

Remember- If at any time you need assistance with bidding please call us at 317-251-5635


FAQ about Buying

Why doesn’t anyone answer the phone on the Monday after an auction?
We may not answer the phones the Monday after an auction. Staff may not be readily available the day...MORE

How are my items packaged?
Extreme care is used with every item we sell in our auctions. The items are generally wrapped in bu...MORE

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